General chit chat thread.

[mandymouse]

I have a new ticker. We have booked New York, ended up changing travel agents as we got a better deal. We are going for 5 nights in February, can't wait. Just need to get work to agree my leave, if not I will just remind them that we were told any holiday in our 1st year will be honoured

That's great news

 

[PoppyAnna]

I hope you manage to get your trip sorted Joanne, it sounds fab. I have been tempted at going over for a couple of nights to see the christmas decs but Lee isn't having any of it.

My sister took her kids on a day trip to Lapland a few years ago, have you looked into that? It is a very long day but she said it was totally worth it, I think in total it cost about £1000 for 2 adults, 2 kids. I know its a lot of money for one day but they are only that age once.

Well I've just got back from shopping with my sister, I got quite a few christmas pressies and made a start with a few bits of christmas food. I've also just opened my exchange pressies so will upload some pics in a minute.

I did look at a day trip Claire but Richard didn't fancy it, I must say it's a very long day for a four year old. Nat went a couple of years ago with her Mum and Ellie and Matthew and said it was great for a day but Ellie and Matthew were quite a bit older and Poppy abso-bloomin-lutely hated the snow back in February and I just don't think she would cope for a day in those temps. If she went for a few I think we'd have more chance of her adjusting.
Perhaps a day trip next year

Glad you had a good day shopping

I have a new ticker. We have booked New York, ended up changing travel agents as we got a better deal. We are going for 5 nights in February, can't wait. Just need to get work to agree my leave, if not I will just remind them that we were told any holiday in our 1st year will be honoured

Great news - I've been to New York in Feb it was soooo cold, it was 2002 and I don't think I've been so cold since. Up the Empire State building at about minus 15 wind chill - pack your thermals Nikki - I'd go anytime of the year though, it's my fave city

 

[wideeyes]

Think CP the new hard to get ADR, I couldn't get it for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. A bit disapointed as I wanted DD birthday meal there however booked storybook princesses instead. Managed to get everything else expect CP!

 

[mandymouse]

Think CP the new hard to get ADR, I couldn't get it for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. A bit disapointed as I wanted DD birthday meal there however booked storybook princesses instead. Managed to get everything else expect CP!

The Crystal Palace is closed from Jan 3rd to Feb 13th - is that when you were hoping to go Claire ?

 

[wideeyes]

The Crystal Palace is closed from Jan 3rd to Feb 13th - is that when you were hoping to go Claire ?

That would explain it then, I'm going from the 12th of January I thought it was odd as I tried every day and nothing came up. I booked 1900 park fayre, SBP and Ohana breakfast so have plenty of character meals so DD shouldn't miss it.

 

[mandymouse]

That would explain it then, I'm going from the 12th of January I thought it was odd as I tried every day and nothing came up. I booked 1900 park fayre, SBP and Ohana breakfast so have plenty of character meals so DD shouldn't miss it.

Great choices, you're going to have a fab time

 

[Pinky166]

I did look at a day trip Claire but Richard didn't fancy it, I must say it's a very long day for a four year old. Nat went a couple of years ago with her Mum and Ellie and Matthew and said it was great for a day but Ellie and Matthew were quite a bit older and Poppy abso-bloomin-lutely hated the snow back in February and I just don't think she would cope for a day in those temps. If she went for a few I think we'd have more chance of her adjusting.
Perhaps a day trip next year

I forgot Poppy was so young, actually I think my niece (who is the youngest of the two) was 5.5 so maybe next year, fingers crossed for you.

I would love to go there with kids.

 

[CustardTart]

Mandy!!! He's on!!!

 

[CustardTart]

I forgot Poppy was so young, actually I think my niece (who is the youngest of the two) was 5.5 so maybe next year, fingers crossed for you.

I would love to go there with kids.

Me too... Missed my chance with ours as it always was too flippin' expensive!!! Oh well, it's something to do when we have grandchildren...

 

[PoppyAnna]

Mandy!!! He's on!!!

We're on FB Mrs Tart and we DO NOT like the beard!

 

[mandymouse]

Mandy!!! He's on!!!

Shame he didn't leave the beard on the bench though

 

[CustardTart]

We're on FB Mrs Tart and we DO NOT like the beard!

I keep my FB presence to a minimum but I'll pop over in a while...

 

[wideeyes]

Morning - Going for a coffee with DBF after I have taken DD to school and to the Disney store.

I forgot to say last night that I booked The Yachtsman Steak house for my birthday at WDW, I was a bit worried about going with just DD however I figured she is nearly 8 and loves dressing up and going somewhere nice for dinner.

 

[Pinky166]

Morning all. Not much going on here today, I have a ton of paperwork to go through so may do some of that, then if I have time later I may try and get another day on my tr done.

Morning - Going for a coffee with DBF after I have taken DD to school and to the Disney store.

I forgot to say last night that I booked The Yachtsman Steak house for my birthday at WDW, I was a bit worried about going with just DD however I figured she is nearly 8 and loves dressing up and going somewhere nice for dinner.

Claire I am sure your dd will be fine, we saw lots of children in there last month a lot of them were younger than 8.

 

[natalielongstaff]

morning all its a very dreary day here today, i dont care tho !! today im mostly going to be washing and ironing. this afternoon im having my pre holiday haicut.

have a great day everyone

 

[mandymouse]

Morning all, it's a very dull day here too. Nothing exciting happening here today, I'm just off into Coventry to take my mum to the hairdressers

I hope your day is more exciting than mine, have a good one

 

[jjk]

Morning all

Nothing exciting going on here, I am working till 2 and I shall be spending my Morning painting egg boxes such are the joys of Pre- School

have a great day everyone

 

[wideeyes]

Claire I am sure your dd will be fine, we saw lots of children in there last month a lot of them were younger than 8.

We took her when she was 5 and she loved it, she has actually asked to go back. I was worrying would look odd going to a fine dining place alone with a child. I will just have to prepare myself for the disaproving looks if I dare to have a cocktail or glass of wine with my meal.

 

[natalielongstaff]

I will just have to prepare myself for the disaproving looks if I dare to have a cocktail or glass of wine with my meal.

sounds like you should have been with the bad mothers after all !!

 

[emily1982]

Morning....well yesterday I slipped over in the shower, whilst having plastic bags on my bad foot, so I ended up back at hospital having my foot redressed and a warning about being careful off the nurse. So today I have been threatened to not have a shower, or even move off the sofa haha...im in for a fun day....NOT!